Houston Methodist, a world leader in advanced medical care and a leading employer of skilled health care professionals, is hosting two Nursing Open Houses, July 15-16. The hospital system's need for nurses is driven by the recent and unprecedented growth of Houston Methodist, which is continuously adding new services, floors, units and even buildings.

"Houston Methodist West Hospital, newly opened in late 2010 and the first Houston Methodist hospital to achieve ISO 9001 certification, is continuing to grow and expand all service lines. Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital is a new, long-term acute-care facility and a part of Houston Methodist West Hospital, and is rapidly expanding," said Erin Peterson, senior recruiter at Houston Methodist West Hospital. "To support our growth and the monumental growth of the communities we serve, we are seeking qualified nurses to join our excellent teams, known for providing the highest quality and patient satisfaction."

Peterson said Houston Methodist West Hospital is seeking nurses with experience in all nursing specialties to support the hospital's expansion in emergency services, as well as the opening of a freestanding emergency center in early 2015; the recent expansion of the intensive care unit, operating rooms and birthing center; and the continuing expansion of medical-surgical areas.

"Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital is seeking nurses with experience in critical care, long-term care and medical-surgical who really appreciate the personalized care that is fostered in a long-term care environment and who want to be part of a new Long Term Acute Care Hospital, the first and only one within the Houston Methodist system," Peterson said. "And although these two events are focused on nursing positions, there are a number of opportunities available for clinical, non-nursing professionals, as well as non-clinical positions at Houston Methodist."

In addition to the hospital's faith- and values-based culture, Houston Methodist offers a collaborative environment with shared decision making and a strong commitment to providing staffing ratios based on patient needs.

"We also offer a clinical ladder to encourage development as a nursing professional, as well as excellent day one benefits, which include tuition reimbursement to help achieve these goals," Peterson said. "By year-end, we hope to add an additional 200 nurses to support our continuing growth.

"We encourage anyone interested in joining our tremendous teams, focused on patient and family centered care, to check us out."